Dr. Joseph Podhorzer, MD

Ophthalmology |

Male |

Age 53

3.4 based on 5 reviewsView this provider's reviews

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Care Philosophy

This content was provided by Dr. Podhorzer "I treat my patients with respect and professionalism at all times. There is never a limit on the amount of time spent with the patient. I make sure they have a thorough explanation and understanding of the problem. Treatment options include the latest advances in the field of ophthalmology."

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Specialties

Ophthalmology

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery

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Board Certifications

Why it matters: Dr. Podhorzer's Board Certifications

Ophthalmology

Accredited by: American Board of Ophthalmology*

* This information is proprietary data maintained in a copyrighted database compilation owned by the American Board of Medical Specialties. Copyright 2017 American Board of Medical Specialties. All rights reserved.

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Conditions Treated

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

All Headaches (incl. Migraine)

Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens

Benign Neoplasm of Choroid

Benign Neoplasm of Eye

Benign Tumor

Blepharitis

Blindness

Brain Disorders

Cataract

Central Serous Chorioretinopathy

Chorioretinal Scars

Chorioretinitis

Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)

Conjunctival Hemorrhage

Contusion of the Eyeball

Corneal Abrasion or Laceration

Corneal Erosion

Degenerative Disorders of Globe

Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)

Diabetic Retinopathy

Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis

Drusen

Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Dry Eyes

Eye Cancer

Eye Infections

Eyelid Disorders

Floaters

Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis

Glaucoma

Headache

Iridocyclitis

Juvenile Macular Degeneration

Keratitis

Lazy Eye

Macular Degeneration

Macular Edema

Macular Hole

Macular Pucker

Malignant Neoplasm of Eye

Migraine

Ocular Hypertension

Optic Neuritis

Pars Planitis

Posterior Vitreous Detachment

Progressive High Myopia

Retina Diseases

Retinal Artery Occlusion

Retinal Degeneration

Retinal Detachment

Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear

Retinal Dystrophy

Retinal Edema

Retinal Hemorrhage

Retinal Ischemia

Retinal Migraine

Retinal Neovascularization

Retinal Scarring

Retinal Tear

Retinal Telangiectasia

Retinal Telangiectasia and Hypogammaglobulinemia

Retinal Vein Occlusion

Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)

Retinoschisis

Senile Cataracts

Uveitis and Iridocyclitis

Vascular Disease

Visual Field Defects

Vitreoretinal Degeneration

Vitreoretinochoroidopathy Dominant

Vitreous Detachment

Vitreous Hemorrhage

Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration

More

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Procedures

Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid

Eye Surgery

Eyelid Surgery

Fluorscein Angiography

Foreign Body Removal from Eye

Iridotomy

Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye

Repair of Retinal Detachment

Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear

Retina and Vitreous Surgery

Retinal Laser Photocoagulation

Retinal Laser Surgery

Retinal Surgery

Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)

Vitreoretinal Surgery

Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

What is medical malpractice?

No malpractice history found for New York.

0 Sanctions

What is a sanction or disciplinary action?

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors

Media & Publications

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Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Podhorzer's Reviews

Likelihood of recommending Dr. Podhorzer to family and friends

3.4

based on 5 total reviews (2 with comments)

Dr. Podhorzer's Performance

Trustworthiness

VERY GOOD

4/5

(4 surveys)

Explains condition(s) well

VERY GOOD

4/5

(4 surveys)

Answers Questions

VERY GOOD

4/5

(4 surveys)

Time well spent

VERY GOOD

4/5

(4 surveys)

Office & Staff Performance

Scheduling

VERY GOOD

4/5

(4 surveys)

Office environment

VERY GOOD

4/5

(4 surveys)

Staff friendliness

VERY GOOD

4/5

(4 surveys)

Average wait time

10 to 15 minutes

Patient Comments (2)

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-Yida vonallmen in New York, NY | Jul 07, 2017

VERY UNPROFESSIONAL!!!! I made an appointment for both my parents for this doctor (i should've known from the start on the way they handled the call) my parents arrived 15 minutes late and when they arrived my parents were yelled at by the DOCTOR AND STAFF! They were extremely rude, I called and asked not see them because the doctor was upset for their 15 MINUTES TARDINESS and due to their attitude and OLGA just kept saying BYE BYE...VERY RUDE!! NEVER AGAIN!!

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-Yida vonAllmen in New York, NY | Jul 07, 2017

VERY UNPROFESSIONAL!!!! I made an appointment for both my parents for this doctor (i should've known from the start on the way they handled the call) my parents arrived 15 minutes late and when they arrived my parents were yelled at by the DOCTOR AND STAFF! They were extremely rude, I called and asked not see them because the doctor was upset for their 15 MINUTES TARDINESS and due to their attitude and OLGA just kept saying BYE BYE...VERY RUDE!! NEVER AGAIN!!